Kristen Santos-Griswold

Kristen Santos-Griswold is a World Champion, Crystal Globe Champion, and 2x Olympian representing Team USA in short track speedskating. Known for her versatility across every distance, Kristen made history as one of the most successful American women in modern short track. She is passionate about wellness, resilience, and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

At a Glance

Sport

Speedskating

Short Track

Hometown

Fairfield, Connecticut

Current Residence

Salt Lake City, Utah

About

Started figure skating at just 3 years old and began speedskating by the age of 9
Inaddition to skating, she played high school soccer
University of Utah Graduate in Kinesiology
Currently pursuing a graduate degree from the University of Utah in Physical Therapy
After speed skating, she hopes to pursue a career as a physical therapist
Only athlete in the world to medalin every distance at a single World Championship
First American female short track speedskater to win a World Cup 500m race
In 2024 became the second American to win a World Cup at all three distances (500m, 1000m, 1500m) after Apolo Ohno
Has two huskies named Bear and Koda
Advocate for plant-based nutrition and wellness
Her mantra is “Work hard but have fun while doing it”
Hobbies include hiking, skiing, and hanging by the pool

Accolades

World Champion

World Champion and 5x World Championship Medalist

Olympian

2x Olympian (○ 2026: 9th: 500m, 12th: 1000m, 8th: mixed team relay, 8th: 3000m relay, DNF: 1500m and 2022: 4th: 1000m, 8th: 2000m mixed relay, 3000m women’s relay, 9th: 1500m; 17th: 500m)

Crystal Globe Champion

2024-25 Crystal Globe Champion

American Record Holder

4x American Record Holder (500M, 1500M, 3000M Relay and Mixed 2000M Relay)

Kristen Santos-Griswold

At a Glance

About

Accolades

World Champion

Olympian

Crystal Globe Champion

American Record Holder

In the News

At the 'U'

ISU Skating

NBC Sports